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Dogs have owners. Cats have staff

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The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor.
Fri Jun 12 2026 - 06:00 • 1 MIN READ

Sir, – Guinness describes his correspondence secretary, Colin Wolfe as “his owner (for want of a better word)”, (Letters, June 10th).

I am surprised such a well read and articulate feline as Guinness isn’t aware of the difference between cats and dogs. Dogs have owners. Cats have staff. – Yours, etc,

DONAL DUFFY,

Cabinteely,

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